Only masterpieces that color the season of meetings and farewells! Spring songs recommended for Gen Z.
When you hear “spring songs,” what kind of tracks come to mind?
Since spring is graduation season, there are songs about parting ways, and there are also songs about new encounters to mark a fresh start.
On top of that, there are countless songs themed around sakura, a symbol of Japan.
So this time, we’re introducing spring songs released between 2011 and 2024—the years that Generation Z likely spent in their youth.
If you’re a Gen Z student right now, be sure to pay special attention!
We’ve gathered everything from hit songs to hidden gems, so even if you’re not from that generation, you’ll still enjoy them!
Nothing but classic songs that color the season of meetings and farewells! Spring songs recommended for Gen Z (1–10)
evening primroseNEW!Novelbright
If you’ve ever been through a farewell that lingers in your heart, you’ll likely feel a piercing empathy with the emotions of this bittersweet ballad.
Released by the rock band Novelbright in December 2020, the song sees vocalist Yudai Takenaka deliver overwhelming vocal power as he sings of lingering feelings and regrets for an unforgettable lover.
Chosen as the theme for the weather segment on Fuji TV’s “Tokudane!” in February 2021 and surpassing 300 million streams, it has captured the hearts of countless listeners.
Its dramatic, piano-driven sound is perfect for a spring night where meetings and partings intersect, when you want to indulge in solitary reflection.
Featured on the album “Kaimaku Sengen,” this masterpiece will gently stay by the side of anyone carrying loneliness.
Spring in its gentle gloryNEW!GENIC
This is a heartwarming medium-tempo ballad by the co-ed dance and vocal group GENIC.
Its gentle, spring-like melody and slightly bittersweet yet forward-looking lyrics leave a strong impression.
Written specifically as the ending theme for the TV anime Fruits Basket: The Final, the song graced the story’s conclusion.
Released digitally in April 2021, it features lyrics co-written by members Ryu Kiike and Joe Nishizawa, with arrangement also handled by Kiike.
The creators’ heartfelt message will gently encourage listeners.
It’s perfect for those feeling the loneliness of farewell season or seeking the courage to step into a new environment.
The track was later included on the album Ever Yours.
Kasuga ShadowNEW!GRYCHIC
A song by CRYCHIC, a band born from the multimedia project BanG Dream!.
It was featured as an insert song in the anime BanG Dream! It’s MyGO!!!!!.
The piano melody riding on a waltz rhythm is truly beautiful, blending the gentle sunlight of spring with a bittersweetness like the shadows it casts.
After first being included on the bonus CD of the anime’s Blu-ray released in April 2024, a one-take recording for the YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE was released in April 2025.
Its delicate words mirror the shifting emotions of spring.
In this season when anxiety and anticipation about new environments mingle, why not listen to it quietly?
Sakura GirlNEW!NEWS
A bittersweet yet beautiful love song by NEWS that you’ll want to listen to with the arrival of spring.
Released as a single in March 2010, it exquisitely intertwines delicate piano melodies with a driving beat.
Layered over the image of falling cherry blossoms are the end of a romance and the indelible memories left in the heart.
The phrase repeated in the chorus vividly evokes scenes of parting in the listener’s mind.
Upon release, it topped the Oricon Weekly Chart and earned Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan, marking solid achievements.
In this season where meetings and farewells intersect, this song will gently nudge you forward as you take a new step.
spring songNEW!AYANE
We’d like to introduce a bittersweet yet warm ballad that feels as if it leapt straight out of a film.
The melody, which carries deep significance within the story, evokes a sense of hope—like believing that it will reach someone across partings and distance.
Written, composed, and produced by Seiji Kameda, the song was released in advance in February 2026 as an insert track for the film “The Last Song You Left Me.” As Ayane, Meru Nukumi delivers each and every word with care, drawing on expressive power honed over roughly a year and a half of lessons.
Also included on the soundtrack, it’s the kind of piece that brings the film’s emotion rushing back each time you listen.
This work offers a sense of connection with loved ones and the courage to step into the future.
As spring brings new beginnings, why not listen when you want to quietly face forward?
Before the departureNEW!WANIMA
This is a rousing cheer song written for the project “Fight! Kyushu,” which aims to energize Kyushu.
Released by WANIMA as a digital-only single in April 2021, it also drew attention when it was unveiled as a surprise at the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks’ season opener ceremony.
Riding on a brisk, fast-paced sound, it powerfully pushes forward those who strive ahead despite anxiety and doubt.
Its fiery message urging listeners to “hang in there” is sure to resonate especially in spring, a season of big changes.
It’s a high-energy track you’ll want to play to rally yourself when you feel like faltering in a new life phase or challenge.
spring stormNEW!yonige
A spring song with a quiet, smoldering heat by a two-woman rock band from Osaka.
It captures a unique atmosphere where everyday calm and unease intermingle, and Arisa Ushimaru’s unadorned words pierce the heart.
Included on the mini-album “HOUSE,” released in October 2018, this track’s slow tempo lets you fully immerse yourself in its world.
It was also performed near the end of the main set at their 2019 Nippon Budokan show, and has long been loved by fans as a key part of their live repertoire.
Rather than flashy shifts, its understated, steady performance resonates comfortably—perfect for a slightly ennui-tinged spring day.